Reading Time: 5 minutes Finding answers early on can prevent last-minute complications and ensure everyone can focus on celebrating their accomplishments.
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Reading Time: 2 minutes“They’ve known about the virtual format since we first registered for graduation months ago. There’s no reason they couldn’t have let us know sooner what was going on,” said Rachel Van Lanen, an imminent graduate of the U of O’s theatre program.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe University of Ottawa will hold its 2020 spring convocation online announced the University on Tuesday in an email sent to students who are set to graduate in June. The ceremonies will start on June 15 and will last for a week with students from all 10 U of O faculties set to graduate.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe University of Ottawa announced on Thursday that in-person spring 2020 convocation ceremonies — which are scheduled to take place from June 7-10 — have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reading Time: 4 minutesEight years after her father was killed by the Taliban for advocating for her right to go to school, Roya Shams fulfilled her and her father’s dream when she graduated from the University of Ottawa on Nov. 1. The 23-year-old now has plans to pursue a master’s degree or enrol in law school.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe ceremony takes place at the Shaw Centre just off campus. Photo: Scott Robertson.
